What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism by Dan Rather
What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism is Dan Rather’s collection of essays on American identity, civic values, and the institutions and freedoms that shape the country. The Kindle edition is listed at 306 pages and includes reading features such as Word Wise and Page Flip.
At a glance
- A collection of original essays examining patriotism and what it means to be American.
- Topics described include voting, press freedom, empathy, inclusion, public education, service, science, and medicine.
- The publisher presents the book as a reflection on American history and a way to encourage conversation and listening.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The essay format covers a range of civic themes, from democratic freedoms to public education and service.
- The Kindle listing includes screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, X-Ray, and Page Flip.
- Customer feedback describes the writing as readable and the chapters as engaging.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Author | Dan Rather |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Algonquin Books |
| Publication date | November 7, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 306 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1616207847 |
| File size | 3.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in essays about American identity, patriotism, and civic life.
- Readers looking for accessible discussion of history, democratic institutions, and national divisions.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a narrowly focused academic history or a neutral reference work rather than personal essays and reflections.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as thought-provoking and insightful, praising its flowing prose, accessible reading, storytelling, and discussion of America’s past and present. That reported readability may suit readers approaching civic themes through essays, though these opinions do not establish that the book is a comprehensive or neutral historical reference.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the writing style and approachable, straightforward reading.
- Feedback highlights thought-provoking content, historical context, and engaging storytelling.
Frequently asked questions
What is What Unites Us about?
It is a collection of essays by Dan Rather reflecting on American identity, patriotism, freedoms, civic values, and institutions.
What topics does the book cover?
The supplied description names voting, press freedom, empathy, inclusion, service, public education, science, and medicine.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing says screen readers are supported and enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled.
How long is the Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 306 pages and an ebook file size of 3.1 MB.
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